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About Hayate Sotome

Dr. Hayate Sotome, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Humanities and Social Science at the University of Tsukuba. His research focuses on Georgian Literature and Culture, particularly through the lens of Ecocriticism and Animal Studies.

Academic Background & Research

Dr. Sotome earned his Ph.D. from The University of Tokyo, where he specialized in the intersection of Georgian literature, postcolonial studies, and environmental humanities. His academic work explores how ecological and postcolonial perspectives shape modern Georgian literary narratives.

Publications & Research Interests

He is the author of "Postcolonial Ecocriticism in Modern Georgian Literature" (published in Japanese), contributing to the growing body of scholarship on ecocriticism in post-Soviet literary traditions. His research also engages with Animal Studies, exploring representations of non-human life in literature.

Education & Expertise

Ph.D. in Georgian Literature & Literary Theories, The University of Tokyo
Specialization in Ecocriticism, Postcolonial Studies, and Animal Studies

Professional Networking & Academic Contributions

Academia.edu: Hayate Sotome
ORCID ID: 0009-0009-4534-2032

Contact Information

Email: h.soutome@gmail.com
Institutional Address: 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan